Renewable Energy

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What is a benefit of using solar energy?

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No greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is a disadvantage of growing corn to produce ethanol?

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Destruction of forests and grasslands.

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What is the process of using sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity called?

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Nuclear power.

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What is a positive impact of wind energy?

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Does not impact ecosystem.

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What type of energy uses heat stored inside the earth?

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Geothermal energy.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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What is hydropower?

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Energy generated from the movement of water, typically through dams.

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What are the environmental benefits of using renewable energy?

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Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.

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What is the main source of wind energy?

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The uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

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